Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath, no man manages his affairs, as well as a tree, does.
— George Bernard Shaw said that
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Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath, no man manages his affairs, as well as a tree, does.
— George Bernard Shaw said that
Elaine Hancock
Sep 19, 2018 at 6:36 pm
That tree looks like it has been through a lot. A great image.
Michael Rawluk
Sep 19, 2018 at 7:01 pm
A very nice image and the GBS is a perfect quote.
Martine Girard
Sep 19, 2018 at 7:09 pm
Jolie photo, j’aime cet arbre solitaire.
Elizabeth Buckalew
Sep 19, 2018 at 11:11 pm
What a great quote for this lovely photo!
lisl
Sep 20, 2018 at 1:56 am
I love it when you show trees, sherri
Bill Phillips
Sep 20, 2018 at 2:03 am
If trees could speak they could share the wisdom of centuries
Martine Libouton
Sep 20, 2018 at 3:32 am
C’est vraiment superbe j’adore
grouser
Sep 20, 2018 at 4:20 am
an elegant simplicity
Otto von Münchow
Sep 20, 2018 at 5:10 am
A tree with character. It certainly has had to manage its affairs. 🙂
Tom Wilson
Sep 20, 2018 at 5:54 am
Your pic seems to confirm the doubtful nature of Shaw’s comment!
ruthiebear
Sep 20, 2018 at 8:30 am
NOw those are some deep words to ponder. I like the timeless appeal of this tree image.
Barbara Thomas
Sep 20, 2018 at 10:53 am
Seek out a tree and let it teach you stillness. ~ Eckhart Tolle
....peter:)
Sep 20, 2018 at 11:30 am
the tree has lost a few limbs over the years Sherri but it is still standing strong….peter:)
Nicou
Sep 20, 2018 at 12:00 pm
Très élégant cet arbre doinant quelle compo splendide
Belle soirée
Ginnie
Sep 21, 2018 at 1:05 am
After seeing Judi Dench’s “My Passion for Trees,” I would have to totally believe Shaw! Have you seen it, Sherri? Totally worth it. I like the tree you have chosen for this quote.
Ana Lúcia
Sep 21, 2018 at 2:47 am
I can feel the atmosphere of the shot.
Elaine K
Sep 21, 2018 at 3:27 am
yes, (snicker) as Ginnie would say ‘that tree is outstanding in it’s field’ …
nice picture, dear
tatar@y
Sep 21, 2018 at 8:41 am
rien de plus beau qu’un arbre qui inspire la force !…
Anne
Sep 21, 2018 at 11:13 am
It looks as if it might have weathered a few storms.
Willem
Sep 21, 2018 at 11:36 am
Beautiful calming photo.
Harry
Sep 21, 2018 at 10:43 pm
everyone has to stand alone at some point
Steven
Sep 24, 2018 at 9:18 pm
The tree has definitely stood the test of time. It has a stately presence by itself.
Diane
Oct 1, 2018 at 1:54 pm
oh boy, this could be a great conversation starter over dinner. Show this image, pairing it with the quote and see where the conversation goes!